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@KayFiOS easily. I've got about 40 physical switch games and only 3 digital. And I only have those cause there's no physical option. Of course, I have a pretty firm stance of pro physical, so I'm probably an outlier

@NinChocolate based off the other shmups on the snes, im betting it could run the original with occasional slowdown. Pretty common back then on consoles

I heard every time a switch 2 prediction comes out, Nintendo pushes the release date back another month

I could list so many games for this, especially if it means experiencing it through the eyes of when I first played the game (i.e. pokemon red when I was 8).

Pikmin, Resident evil 4, metroid fusion, fallout new vegas, links Awakening, and BOTW

Hmm....gross.

They haven't made any games that interest me in quite a while, but this is incredibly disappointing.

Glad to see sega is giving some love to older titles finally. They've been sitting on a lot of franchises (and sales) for a long time. I'm hoping they bring back Ecco the Dolphin

@vio fair enough, you've convinced me. I'll check it out.

I still play my n64, and while I agree you could take away the charm if you made those games too modern, I would still rather they get remade with greatly improved graphics. That's just me though

I find this review confusing. Sounds like you basically played a collection of games you didnt like, and then reviewed them based off 2023 standards even though they're 30 years old. The collection does exactly what is says it does...gives you all the games listed while adding in save functions.

My first metroid was super. There was a garage sale in my friend's neighborhood in 99 (and I was 9 at the time) and I bought it for $8. I recognized Samus from Smash bros and between that and the cover art I had to have it. Loved it immediately, but unfortunately I could never find the grapple beam (I've beaten it plenty of times now) so I stopped playing. Then I got Fusion for Christmas the year it came out, beat it that night, and it's been in my top 5 favorite series since. Only mainline games I haven't beat are Prime 2, Prime 3, and other m. I'll have to fix that soon.

Also, the Nintendo life writers that haven't played metroid DO make me feel weird 😝

@vio doesn't change the fact that they completely remade it from the ground up. Remastered is just a better name, it's a remake. The turok Remasters can be as extensive as they want, they still don't look good by today's standards. Hell, they don't look good by the standards of 20 years ago. Just my opinion, but games from the n64/ps1 Era just didn't age well graphics wise

Games this old should just get remakes at this point. Remasters of N64 games still just don't look that good anymore. And it's been long enough, they could totally charge $50-60 per game if they got the same treatment as the recent Metroid prime remake.

"more temperate climate of the tropical Pacific community exhibit (think Hawaii’s waters)"

Sorry to be "that guy" but temperate and tropical are two different things. The pacific northwest is a temperate climate (colder), and the tropical pacific has a tropical climate (warmer).

Looks like a fun event, even if it is a little lacking in the animal crossing stuff. It is a great aquarium and part of Seattle.

Glad I pre-ordered with that best buy membership deal, sounds like I got an amazing game for free, lol.

If it's better than the "new Super Mario bros" games, I'll be happy

While I do like the red and black color scheme, I've already got an OLED so I can't imagine why I would buy this one. Not 7 years in, that's for sure.

Hot take......big, steaming pile of a take

@Eggolor yep its pretty frustrating. I still played through and completed 4 as it's a good and fun game but it's a ***** pikmin game. Can't stand retconning, and 4 definitely doesn't have the same vibe or charm as the others. Wish they had just made it a spin off or something

@rjejr I live in Washington and I would recommend going in October or early November. Seattle is really nice in fall, and they have a pretty mild climate. It won't be really cold, might rain, but the leaves will have changed colors and the tourists won't be out in full force like they are in spring and summer.

If you do go, other highlights in the area near the aquarium are pike place market, gameworks (huge arcade), and pike brewing if you like beer (its like a beer museum and pub)

@fpcreator2000 they added the genesis games

A great collection made even greater. Glad I already ordered it, haha

Everyone: "way too many games are unplayable unless you have original consoles and games! Nintendo is screwing us!"
Nintendo: remakes a few games for new hardware
Everyone: "ugh, more remakes?!"

Seriously though, why all the whining about this direct? Remakes of Classics are not (and have never been) a bad thing

@RainbowGazelle they're very pricey these days. I had it but unfortunately sold it in like 08.... when it wasn't pricey. Also I really don't get the hate for remakes

@WoomyNNYes they repair them for free....

@RadioShadow same. I've never had a problem with it. If it's from dirt and dust getting in, sounds like some people need to wash up before playing, lol

@JohnnyMind what older Nintendo controllers have had it? I've never experienced it before except dreamcast and ps2

@Dragonite89 how is someone saying they're content with what we have equivalent to "denying" it? Makes no sense. Myself and a lot of other people on here just don't need a new switch right this second, and the constant rumors get old. The switch is still great, still selling well, and still releasing solid games. So for now, im fine with waiting a while for Nintendos next console. Also the "we don't need 4k" part is in reference to handheld mode.

@martynstuff sounds like some real snowflakes

My switch, gamecube, 360, ds, and 3ds games are all in their cases on shelves in my entertainment center.
I have an old TV in a spare room that'll eventually have display shelves and cases for everything else. For now I use clear plastic storage tubs for NES, SNES, N64, genesis, PS1, PS2, Xbox, wii, and all my gameboy games. They're a good size, especially for fitting my roughly 100 SNES Games.
I used to have saturn, dreamcast, and gamegear games in one as well, but I sold them during covid. Haven't decided yet if I regret it, lol.

@EvilSilentFrame I agree with you there. Pikmin games starting getting pretty "messy" with 3. The idea of it being an uncharted planet you're stuck on that nobody else knows about is considerably more interesting and fun. 2 is still my favorite though.

Very weird ranking including all the different versions of games.

For me it's 2 > 4 > 1 > 3

I doubt they'll be able to make another pikmin as good as 2. It's certainly the most challenging, and has the best puzzles. 3 and 4 both feel a little gimmicky to me.

@NandosFood I know plenty of people that use backwards compatible consoles for older games, including me. I still regularly play my old gameboy games, but only on my SP. Same with DS, they only get played on my 3DS, 360 games on my xboxone, PS games only on PS2, etc. I would absolutely play switch games on the next console.

@kupocake It does have more memory, but the speed is the same. Both are 8-bit processors too. Color is just an improved gameboy with a few games you can't play on the original or pocket.

@kupocake almost everything about the gameboy and GBC are the same except the screen.... they're definitely not clearly distinct as 2 different consoles. That would be like saying the GBA and GBA SP are clearly distinct.

Ugh, turn based. Got excited, I thought it was more like armored core.

I've been a fan of the pikmin games since the first came out. 2 is still easily the best one for me, but this is probably pretty close. Definitely better than 3 thankfully, which I thought was a letdown. The plot seems good, I like the controls, great visuals, etc.

That being said it still isn't a perfect 10. I'm not a fan of the dog...seems like an unnecessary element that just makes the game way easier. Definitely a lack of interesting puzzles so far, and I've already found all the crew except the pilot. Maybe the puzzles will get more interesting. Also as others have mentioned, the first few days are super annoying. Way too much dialog and interruptions. The dialysis visit to the hub seems unnecessary as well, and just takes up time. The only other issue I have is minimal, but I wish they hadn't changed the onions from the first 2 games.

@KryptoniteKrunch as if Nintendo was ever affected by Sony in the handheld market..... it's been clear for a while now, Sony rules the home consoles, Nintendo rules handhelds.

@Jhena highly recommend Resident evil. The remake of Resident evil 1 for the gamecube (now on switch) is a masterpiece if you can handle the fixed camera and controls. It blew my mind in 2002, and it still holds up.

@Manguy888A "The good old days are now, what a time." What an amazing and true statement. While my favorite times playing video games were with childhood friends on the SNES, N64, and GameCube... at this point we're all basically spoiled with the switch. I now have access to an insane library of games, and I can play them all without hogging the TV from my fiance. If I have a party, even without people who are really into video games, Mario Kart or party comes out eventually. Our younger selves would be so jealous and excited....

Weird, I bought the membership and when I try and check out with the bundle of 3 games it's trying to get me to buy the membership again, despite being signed in. Hate crap like that...

Kinda seems like there's a bit of bias towards newer games. Probably because of a lot of younger players these days, and because most people aren't reviewing old games still. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Since everybody else is doing it, here's my top 10 in no particular order:
Super Metroid
Super Smash Bros Melee
Pikmin 2
Animal Crossing - New Leaf
Super Mario 64
Zelda - BOTW
Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen
Zelda - Links Awakening (GBC)
Metroid Fusion
Super Mario World

@Ultimapunch not at all. I just love 2d Handheld games, including ones I've played for the first time recently. It's possible I prefer the visuals, music, aesthetics, etc. Of 2D games like that in general because of nostalgia though I suppose

@Ultimapunch I am, lol. The GBC version is the best

@tektite_captain terrible analogy. Preserving video games for everyone's enjoyment is nothing like someone hoarding garbage....

And why even click on the article if you're so against other people trying to preserve games?

@Randomname19 any you recommend? Been wanting some Japanese CDs for years

Weird list. Red Pikmin are incredibly useful, especially in 2.

Flying Pikmin are way too high. Yellow Pikmin can be used for flying enemies too

"with the upcoming final issue to be its 69th"

Nice.

@samuelvictor definitely didn't ask for a book, but nah, it's not "absolutely fair" to say they're the same. Also Mario 2 is a real Mario game...it has Mario in it and it's called Super Mario bros 2. That's how it was released and that's good enough for me. 3 and world are quite different from 1, 2, and the lost levels as well. The 2d sonics are all far more similar to me, and I've been playing them since 95

"Now, a year later, Sega has decided to release a ‘Plus’ update — available as a DLC expansion or in physical form"

Except it isn't in physical format. The "plus" is a download code. If everything was actually physical, is buy this. But since it's mostly digital content, definitely a no from me. I have at least 3 other ways to play 1, 2, 3, and Knuckles anyway

@Pigeon "if you've played one, you've played them all." Mario bros 1, 2, 3, and world are all totally different games so I'm not sure what you're talking about there. That's just plain wrong, lol

The "plus" content (12 games) is a download code instead of being on the actual physical cart. Why would I buy it then? 1/10

Replayed this last year on GC and it has aged incredibly well. Such a great game. Though the GC version does seem a bit fuzzier than I remember....

Definitely picking up the physical in september